GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS EXHIBIT

CMS/NC COURSE OF STUDY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

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Effective with the CLASS OF 2016 (Beginning with students entering 9th Grade in 2012)

Course of
Study
Content Area
English
Mathematics

Science

Social Studies

Health & Physical

Education
Electives

Occupational

Totals

Future Ready Core

Courses
4 Credits
English I, II, III, IV (taken in sequence); or Early College English Course sequence
4 Credits
Math I, Math II and Math III and a 4th math aligned with the students post high school plans; or
Alternate Math Sequence (requires principal approval): Math I and Math II plus two other alternative math courses.
(See Notes 1, 2 & 3)
3 Credits
An earth/environmental science
Biology
A physical science
4 Credits
American History, The Founding Principles, Civics and Economics (See Note 4)
World History
American History I: The Founding Principles and American History II; or
AP US History or IB History of the Americas, plus 1 additional social studies credit (See Note 5)
1 Credit
8 Credits
A concentration of four courses in one subject area or a cross-disciplinary area, focused on student interests and postsecondary goals,
providing an opportunity for the student to participate in a rigorous, in-depth and linked study, is recommended. The concentration
may include but is not limited to courses in CTE, ROTC, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or Arts Education;
students may also take courses through Career and College Promise or university dual enrollment. Two of the four remaining electives
must be any combination of courses in Career & Technical Education, Arts Education and World Languages. (See Notes 1 & 6)
0 Credits

24 credits (See Note 7)

Occupational
Credits
4 Credits
English I, II, III, IV
3 Credits
Introduction to Mathematics
Math I (See Note 3)
Financial Management
2 Credits
Applied Science

Biology
2 Credits
American History I
American History II

1 Credit
4 Credits
Career/Technical Education

8 Credits
Prep I, II, III, IV
Prep Lab I, II, III, IV
24 credits (See Note 8)

Notes
1. To meet minimum admission requirements for the UNC University System, a student must: a) complete a specific math sequence; and b) have a minimum of two years of credit in the same World
Language.
2. A student participating in the Alternate Math Sequence is not eligible to graduate ahead of his/her class. Exceptions to this rule must be approved by the Learning Community Superintendent.
3. Course titles of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II have changed to Math I, Math II and Math III.
4. The course title of Civics and Economics has changed to American History, The Founding Principles, Civics and Economics.
5. The additional social studies credit must be in a social studies course approved under the NC Essential Standards for Social Studies.
6. Students must earn four elective credits constituting a concentration in CTE, JROTC, Arts Education, World Languages or any other subject area in order to be named a North Carolina Academic Scholar.
See Regulation IHCC-R for details.
7. Additional graduation requirements: CMS Graduation Project and CPR certification. CPR certification is required beginning with students entering the 9 th grade in 2011.
8. Students following the Occupational Course of Study must also complete 300 School-Based Training hours, 240 Community-Based Training hours, and 360 Paid Employment Hours.

Adopted: 8/28/12
Revised: 12/11/12, 1/27/15